Feedback Strategies, Week 3

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(Feedback Communication Opinion Review Group from MaxPixel)


I would like to start out by saying I heavily disagree with a lot of what is said in the Kamenetz article. I have never once found praise to have an inverse effect on me, nor have I heard anything of the sort from my peers. I grew up in a home where one of my parents was overly critical of my recreational activities (sports) and my other parent was overly critical of my schooling and schoolwork. I craved praise. I did really well in school, but struggled with my soccer, as I was not very athletic until I hit high school and started playing for a different club soccer team. When I actually got to the point where I was doing well enough to receive praise in both areas, I yearned for it. 

The same goes for the other article I read about Managers avoiding praise. At all of the jobs I have had so far, I strive to make an impression and give my supervisors reasons to commend me. I seek praise consistently, and have never thought of it as having a negative impact. Even criticism I take in stride, as it helps me be better at what I do. I think feedback of all kinds should be constructive, and while it is true that sometimes simply telling someone they are doing well isn't enough, it shouldn't be viewed in a negative light.

Bibliography:
  • Zenger & Folkman, Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?, from Harvard Business Review
  • Kamenetz, The Difference Between Praise and Feedback, from KQED News)

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